Category Archives: Handmade
Posts about handmade jewelry, crafts and other DIY.
20 Valentine Jewelry Making Ideas
Halloween Jewelry DIY: Candy Corn Earrings Video Tutorial
Jewelry Packaging Tutorial: Foldover Hang Tag Punch by Easy Earring Cards
I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July. We recently got a new kitten named Willy and he’s been keeping me busy! Here’s another jewelry packaging tutorial for those of you looking for alternatives in displaying and shipping your handmade designs. Easy Earring Cards Foldover Hang Tag Punch Review Before I begin the… Read More
Dollar Tree Easter Haul and Craft Tutorials with Video
**I was compensated for this post, but all purchases were my own as are my opinions. This post also contains affiliate links & I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Dollar Tree Easter Haul and Craft Tutorials Here’s a Dollar Tree haul stuffed with two Easter themed craft… Read More
Almost There! Small Channel Support Update #iamacreator
I’m Almost There! Thanks for your Sparkly Support Here’s my latest video update on YouTube with today’s totals and ALOT of thanks to my sparkly supporters! I’m almost to the necessary watch time minutes at my crafty channel! I still need about 11,000 watch minutes. Thanks to all who are helping me reach that goal before next… Read More
Craft Fair Chaos and Small Channel Support Update
My Valentine’s Craft Fair Chaos & Support Small YouTubers Here’s my latest video update on YouTube along with my recent chaotic Valentine craft fair experience. I’m almost to the necessary watch time minutes at my crafty channel! I still need about 14,000 watch minutes. Thanks to all who are helping me reach that goal before next… Read More
YouTube Update: #IAmACreator in the #SmallYouTuberArmy
Support Small YouTubers Here’s my latest video update regarding my need for your continued sparkly support in boosting my watch time minutes at YouTube. I’m almost there, y’all! For those that haven’t read about YouTube’s demonetization of small channels, the sparkly struggles at my channel will be decided by 2-20-18. #IAmACreator in the #SmallYouTuberArmy In addition… Read More
DIY Jewelry Hang Tags and Brother ScanNCut 2 Demo
Here’s an art marketing style video tutorial full of tips for creating your own jewelry hang tags while using the Brother ScanNCut 2 (model CM350). Brother ScanNCut 2 Demo I go over useful basics such as pricing, what should be in your box, blade installation, cutting mat size, menu display & operation, and whether you… Read More
YouTube is Demonetizing Small Channels from the Partner Program
Revenue Punishment for Small YouTubers On January 16th, I received a notification from YouTube that my Sparkle by Monica channel is one of the small channels affected by recent policy changes. In order to earn monetization privileges, the new rules have changed from 10,000-lifetime views to a new annual watch time of 4,000 hours (240,000… Read More